The World of Art

ART E00 Survey of Art

Survey of art history: View selections from selected time periods, selected artists or lines of development.

9501 9:05a–10:50a   Tue   1227 #408   Valerie Taylor

Study the Baroque period and the movement toward “more is better” in decorative arts. View paintings, architecture, and interior designs with resplendent use of real and faux techniques.

9502 11a–12:50p   Tue   Itinerary   Catherine Tirr

Discover and investigate art via field trips to galleries, museums, studios and sites of specific events. First meeting only at 1227 2nd St. to receive the itinerary.

9503 12p–1:50p   Thu   Itinerary   Mary Pillot

Visit a variety of local galleries and exhibitions. First meeting only at 1227 2nd St. to receive the itinerary.

9504 1:30p–3:20p   Tue   Itinerary   Catherine Tirr

9505 1:30p–3:20p   Thu   Itinerary   Trenton Reynolds

Gallery tour class. First meeting only at 1227 2nd St. to receive the itinerary. Itinerary has variable days to meet gallery schedules.

ART E03 Art and Architecture

Learn about the historical periods and styles of world architecture and influences in modern and local structures.

9506 1:30p–3:20p   Fri   1227 #409   Mara DeLuca

Part III: Continues Post-war Modernism, 1935-1960.

ART E06 Artistic Expression through Gardening

View public and private gardens each week. See how garden design influences your life.

9509 10a–11:50a   Mon   Itinerary   James Jaeger

Meet first at SE corner 24th & Marguerita, north of Montana to receive the itineraries.

9510 10a–11:50a   Tue   Itinerary   James Jaeger

Meet first at SE corner 24th & Marguerita, north of Montana to receive the itineraries.

ART E11 Creative Art

Unlock your creativity: drawing, painting, and design inspired by nature.

9511 9:30a–11:45a   Thu   PT DUME   Lee OKeefe

Experiment in multimedia – all levels – still life or figure – in any media. Emphasis on loosening up and finding your voice. Guaranteed exhibitable art work produced! Meets at Pt. Dume Mobile Home Park, Malibu.

9512 10a–12:15p   Mon   VIRGINIA PARK   Ruth San Pietro

Discover your creative self. Mixed media: acrylics, watercolor, three-dimensional objects and papermaking. Be prepared to purchase $10+ of supplies. Meets in the Teen Center, #1. Starts Week 2.

ART E15 Drawing

9513 9a–11:15a   Tue   1227 #205   Lynn Goodin

Basic drawing with a focus on charcoal techniques.

9514 9:15a–11:30a   Fri   1227 #204    Terri Bromberg

Advanced and experimental drawing: Focus on structure, form, value and visual perception. Discussion and attention are given to theories of contemporary practices in art.

9515 12:30p–2:45p   Fri   1227 #204   Catherine Tirr

Drawing in color media: Beginning and advanced techniques using colored pencils and pastels to draw still-life studies, landscapes and cityscapes. Some drawing experience would be helpful.

9516 2p–3:50p   Wed   1227 #205   Bruce Trentham

Drawing and painting in pastel. Explore the medium in still-life, landscapes and cityscapes.

ART E16 Life Drawing Studio

Basic anatomy, movement, and structure of the human form are covered. Capture physical and expressive attributes of a pose. A donation of $30 toward model expenses is welcome.

9517 9a–11:50a   Wed   1227 #205   Ruth San Pietro

Drawing the human form from a live model. Learn the basic skills for drawing the perceived “real” world: perception and eye-hand coordination exercises, elements of design, composition and creativity.

9518 9a–11:50a   Thu   1227 #204   Lynn Goodin

9519 1p–3:50p   Thu   1227 #204   Lynn Goodin

Painting the human form – long pose for painting.

ART E19 Painting

Painting: acrylics and oils, grounds, washes, layering, color mixing, and finishes.

9520 9a–11:50a   Wed   1227 #204   Trent Reynolds

Assignments are designed for the progressing student.
A basic grasp of the fundamentals of painting is required.

9521   2p-4:15p   Tues   1227 #204   Mary Pillot

ART E20 Drawing and Painting

Multimedia drawing and painting for persons at all levels of skill. Learn about space, line, value and color in a workshop atmosphere.

9522 9a–11:15a   Mon   1227 #204   Evelyn Debes

Drawing portraits in mixed media: This course focuses on drawing techniques. Capture the personality as you focus on the head, hands, and posture in drawings, paintings and assemblage.

9523 9a–11:15a   Thu   1227 #205   Jacquelyn Brutsche

Experiment with exciting drawing and painting materials. Create wonderful still life works of art using drybrush painting on paper, brilliant pastels on colored background, white on black paper contour drawing, and more. Hands-on individual instruction, demonstrations and group critique will be given as we explore unusual and dramatic forms of expressive art.

9524 9:30a-11:45a   Mon   1227 #205   Staff

Explore the art of painting in acrylic which can be worked transparently or opaquely on canvas or paper. Emphasis is on personal creative interpretation. Develop skill by drawing and painting still life, natural forms and abstract exploration.

ART E21 Painting / Drawing, Oil and Acrylic

9525 9a–11:15a   Fri   1227 #205   Trenton Reynolds

Learn the techniques of classical and contemporary masters, new painting techniques and expand your visual vocabulary.

Painting with oils or acrylics for persons of all skill levels. Learn the basic techniques and equipment.

9526 11:30a–1:45p   Mon   1227 #204   Evelyn Debes

Enhance your creativity by watching demonstrations and participating in group critiques. This section is endowed in the memory of Francis J. Abrahams.

ART E22 Watercolor

Come try a medium of brilliance and spontaneity. Learn basic techniques and equipment.

9527 9a–11:15a   Tue   1227 #204   Fred Manseau

A techniques and methods class concentrating on the “how” of the medium: washes, brush strokes, color, value and composition. Designed for beginning watercolorists.

9528 11:30a–1:45p   Tue   1227 #204   Fred Manseau

Intermediate watercolor. Review basics and further develop techniques toward a more personal creative result. Designed for students with some experience.

ART E25 Calligraphy

9529 10a-11:50a   Fri   JOSLYN PARK   Marie Lewis

Study a unique calligraphic hand. Rotunda.

ART E30 Watercolor Studio

9530 9a–11:50a   Wed   Itinerary   Susan Weinberg

Join an on–going group of artists, beginners welcome. Paint site–specific pieces at the beachfront from Malibu to Marina del Rey; historical and pre-development sites, hotels, restaurants, and hidden places. To pick up the itinerary the first week and rainy day location, meet at 1605 1/2 Ocean Front Walk, SM.

9531 9a–11:50a   Thu   Itinerary   Catherine Tirr

An outdoor studio class on location: techniques and materials. Work in a group environment. Group critiques. First meeting only at Clover Park to get the itinerary.

9532 9a–11:50a   Fri   Itinerary   Catherine Tirr

An outdoor, “plein air,” class meeting at a variety of locations for instruction in techniques, composition, selection of subject, and quickly capturing a landscape. Critiques are at the easel. The 1st meeting is at Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave. at the Café for the itinerary.

9533 12p–2:50p   Tue   1227 #205   Lynn Goodin

Watercolor, drawing, and design inspired by the beauty of nature and still life. Express yourself in watercolor. All levels are welcome.

9534 12p–2:50p   Wed   1227 #204   Catherine Tirr

Studio watercolor covering the basics with a focus on strong composition and an understanding of the medium.

ART E55 Sculpture

Become inspired and stimulated creatively in three dimensions. Materials to be used vary according to the description of the section.

9535 1:30p–3:45p   Thu   REED PARK   Ruth San Pietro

Take art to the 3rd dimension. Use easily obtained, easy–to–work–with materials. Expand flat projects into the third dimension as you work out composition and construction issues. Be prepared to purchase $15+ of supplies. Meets in the crafts room, entrance off the parking lot.

ART E80 Jewelry Making – Advanced

Create jewelry projects using basic tools and simple methods.

9536 11:30a–1:45p   Thu   1227 #205   Susan Ryza

Projects for this section are more complex and skilled techniques are taught. Students need to master beginning techniques prior to enrolling. LIMITED CLASS SIZE.

ART E80 Jewelry Making – Beginning

9537 2p–4:15p   Thu   1227 #205   Susan Ryza

New projects weekly: knotting, wire wrapping, bead weaving, attaching clasps. Use a wide assortment of tools and materials. Students purchase their materials per guidelines. Bring your personal beads or tools to the first class. LIMITED CLASS SIZE.

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